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R105 OLJ

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 OLJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,153 miles

tick over lumpy

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,889 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 87,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 68,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 31,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 21,412 miles

Nearside front disc corroding slightly.

Offside front disc corroding. Only just passable!

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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R105 OLJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 95,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R105 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R105 OLJ registered?

R105 OLJ is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R105 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 OLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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